It was shortly after 18.00 that the police received a report of heavy black smoke from the roof of Grensen, and that it was probably a fire on a roof terrace. – There are open flames on the roof, and massive smoke from the site. Residents and others in the area are asked to remove the smoke, close windows and turn off ventilation systems. The emergency services are on the scene. Work is being done to gain an overview and control of the situation, said operations manager Alexander Østerhaug just before 6.30pm. The fire service is working to get the fire under control. Photo: Christopher Isachsen Sandøy / news Pictures from news’s journalist showed black smoke pouring out of an area in the center of Oslo. Many spectators have gathered in the streets. Around 6.30pm the smoke had changed color from black to white. The police report on Twitter at 18:51 that the fire brigade is working on extinguishing efforts on the roof. – The flames are about to be knocked down, they write. Unclear cause of the fire The cause of the fire is currently unclear, and the police have not received information on whether people have been injured. They are working to evacuate people in the building and adjacent buildings. Police are asking people to stay away from the area where firefighters are working. Photo: Bjørne Østrem Djukastein / news According to the police, there are no registered residents at the address and it is probably only used as commercial property. – Wide barriers will be set up in the area, and around the quarter, stated operations manager Østerhaug. The police are asking people and vehicles to stay away from the emergency response area. Black smoke billows from the roof of the building. Photo: Christopher Isachsen Sandøy / news
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